The Art of Excellence
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The Art of Excellence is a business podcast hosted by Glenn Zweig. It has 124 episodes, with the latest published February 2026.
The Art of Excellence is an in-depth interview-style podcast about people who have accomplished great things in their lives. The goal of the show is to deliver inspiring stories from ultra-successful entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers, authors, thought leaders and anyone doing something extraordinary. We will explore the backgrounds, talent, work ethic, sacrifices, mental outlook and serendipity that led to their success.
business ·en ·124 episodes
Frank Weisser: High trust at mach speed
Aron Ralston: Turning Boulders into Blessings
Aimee Boorman: Coaching Simone Biles beyond medals and perfection
Elizabeth Rowe: Former Principal Flutist on Redefining Excellence Beyond the Spotlight
Stanley McChrystal: Four-star General (Ret.) on character and leadership
Dr. Kwane Stewart: CNN Hero of the Year and Founder of Project Street Vet
Michael Grab: Rock Balancing Artist on Making the Impossible Possible
Dean Koontz: 500 million books sold and counting
James Lawrence "aka" Iron Cowboy: 100 full distance triathlons in 100 days
Adam Galinsky: Unlocking the formula to inspiring leadership
Diane Boyd: Wildlife biologist and wolf conservationist
Laurie Santos: The Happiness Professor on the science of well-being
Don Lemon: Award winning broadcast journalist and media trailblazer
Guy Snodgrass: Former naval aviator, TOPGUN instructor, and speechwriter for Secretary of Defense James Mattis
Craig Foster: My Octopus Teacher Academy Award winning documentary filmmaker
Adrian Newey: Greatest Formula 1 race car designer ever
Maurice Ashley: Chess Grandmaster, glass ceiling breaker, life philosopher
Gary Hunt: Ten-time world champion cliff diver
George Mumford: Psychologist, elite performance coach, and mindfulness guru
BJ Miller: Palliative medicine physician and educator on life and death and everything in between
Kara Swisher: Tech journalist, digital media entrepreneur, and pioneer
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant: Wildlife ecologist and first black woman to host a TV nature show
Daniel Goleman: How to use Emotional Intelligence to Achieve an Optimal State Every Day
Kristin Harila: Mountain Climbing World Record Holder
Amy Edmondson: Harvard Business School Professor and Leadership Guru on the Art of Failing Well
Chris Voss: Former top FBI hostage negotiator and CEO of The Black Swan Group
Jason Belmonte ("Belmo"): Greatest Bowler of All Time
Bubba Watson: Professional golfer and two-time Masters champion
Frans Lanting: Internationally Renowned Wildlife and Nature Photographer
Carol Tomé: Chief Executive Officer of UPS
Bob Waldinger: Psychiatrist, Professor, Zen Master, Happiness Guru
John Mather: Nobel Laureate in Physics and senior project scientist on the James Webb Space Telescope
Cindy Timchal: Winningest Coach in Division I Women's Lacrosse History
Will Guidara: Restaurateur Extraordinaire and Hospitality Innovator
David Copperfield: Magician, Entertainer, Storyteller
James Burrows: King of Sitcoms
Marshall Goldsmith: The Father of Executive Coaching
Bertrand Piccard: Psychiatrist, pilot, explorer, adventurist, environmentalist, and humanitarian
Gary White: Water.org and WaterEquity Cofounder and CEO
Andre Rush: Celebrity chef and yes, that guy with the 24-inch biceps
Jack Garcia: Undercover FBI Agent
Robert O'Neill: Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden
Barry Sonnenfeld: Director, Producer, Cinematographer
Monica Aldama: 14 national cheerleading championships and counting
Eileen Collins: First female pilot and commander of a Space Shuttle
Katharine Hayhoe: Climate scientist and chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy
Maya Gabeira – Big wave surfing legend
Howard Shore: Academy Award-winning composer
Erin Brockovich: Consumer advocate and environmental activist
Ed Stafford: Extreme adventurer, explorer, and reality TV competitor
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